Cook County Health
CHAIR OF THE DIVISION OF HEMATOLOGY & ONCOLOGY
Cook County Health, Chicago, Illinois, United States
Chair of the Division of Hematology & Oncology
Applicants may apply for this position by submitting a resume/CV to mgmtrecruit@cookcountyhhs.org.
When submitting a resume/CV by email, you must include the job title and posting number in the subject line of your email. An application or resume/CV must be filed for each position which interests you.
This position is exempt from Career Service under the CCH Personnel Rules.
Job Summary The Chair of the Division of Hematology and Oncology (Division Chair) is responsible for the strategic development and the day‑to‑day operations of the division across Cook County Health (CCH), with primary emphasis on providing leadership oversight to and ensuring the quality and accessibility of patient care delivered by the Division’s clinical staff. Working with system leadership, the Division Chair develops a strategic vision for the Division’s faculty and staff implementing programs and other initiatives that align with the mission and goals of CCH. The Division Chair guides the transformation of the division within the evolving healthcare environment.
General Administrative Responsibilities
Collective Bargaining: Review applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements and consult with Labor Relations to generate management proposals; participate in collective bargaining negotiations, caucus discussions and working meetings.
Discipline: Document, recommend and effectuate discipline at all levels; work closely with labor relations and/or labor counsel to enforce applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements; initiate, authorize and complete disciplinary action pursuant to CCH system rules, policies, procedures and applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Supervision: Direct and effectuate CCH management policies and practices; access and proficiently navigate CCH records system to obtain and review information necessary to execute provisions of applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Management: Contribute to the management of CCH staff and CCH systemic development and success; discuss and develop CCH system policies and procedures; use independent judgment to identify operational staffing issues and needs and perform functions as necessary: hire, transfer, suspend, layoff, recall, promote, discharge, assign, or discipline employees pursuant to applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements; work with Labor Relations to discern past practice when necessary.
Typical Duties
Supervises credentialed providers and other division staff members.
Provides leadership oversight and guidance to and ensures the quality of patient care delivered by the Division’s clinical staff with privileges; promptly responds to patient complaints and concerns.
Ensures the timely completion of ongoing and focused professional evaluations for all credentialed providers.
Assumes responsibility for compliance of the division with regard to quality assurance, risk management, academic, and clinical responsibilities.
Collaborates with administrative, nursing and other clinical disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care.
Educates, supervises, and evaluates residents and/or fellows assigned to all Hematology/Oncology services and participates in the organization and development of relevant teaching activities, as assigned.
Participates in the education, evaluation, and supervision of medical students from affiliate medical schools and universities as assigned.
Responsible for evaluating and managing the educational (including medical students, residents and/or fellows and continuing education) activities of the department.
Formulates and manages the capital and operating budget expenditure process of the division.
Participates in other administrative responsibilities at departmental or institutional level as assigned by the Department Chair.
Conducts regular division staff meetings.
Assists the Department Chair with the development and implementation of strategic staffing, patient care and operational initiatives.
Provides direct patient care as an attending physician to inpatients and outpatient.
Participates in core academic, clinical, and administrative activities and maintains skills based on measurable local and national standards.
Complies with departmental and institutional policies and accepts academic, clinical, and administrative assignments as per hospital bylaws and external regulatory bodies.
Participates in Quality Assurance/Process Improvement activities, didactics, and clinical case conference.
Attends core departmental educational or Quality Assurance conferences.
Demonstrates and maintains attitudes, behaviors, knowledge, and skills necessary to work respectfully and effectively with patients and staff in a culturally diverse work environment.
Maintains an active clinical load of at least 50%.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Chair of the Department of Medicine.
Minimum Qualifications
Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy Medicine (DO) from an accredited college or university.
Must be licensed as a physician in the state of Illinois prior to starting employment.
Must be cleared for privileges by Medical Staff Services by start of employment.
Board certified in Hematology and/or Medical Oncology.
Seven (7) years of work experience as an attending physician in the practice of Hematology and/or Oncology; at least two (2) years in an institution with active resident/fellow training.
Three (3) years of work experience in administering clinical, educational, quality assurance, or research programs related to Hematology and/or Medical Oncology.
Preferred Qualifications
Successful performance of discrete clinical research projects, including leadership role in applications for extramural research projects.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics
Thorough knowledge and understanding of HIPAA to ensure the protection of the confidentiality and security of healthcare information.
Knowledge of principles and methods of training medical staff to ensure standards of care meet or exceed expectations.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and electronic medical records.
Basic knowledge of QA guidelines and/or requirements.
Proficiency in latest computer technology and electronic medical records system.
Demonstrated analytical and organizational, problem‑solving, critical thinking, and conflict management/resolution skills.
Demonstrated attention to detail, accuracy, and precision.
Ability to make appropriate and timely decisions.
Ability to lead and effectively guide staff to organizational goal achievement.
Ability to respond promptly and with dedication to emergency requests.
Ability to prioritize, plan, and organize projects and tasks.
Ability to adhere to department policies and standards using best practices.
Ability to maintain professional demeanor and composure when challenged.
Ability to function autonomously and as a team member in a multidisciplinary team.
Ability to ascribe to basic tenets of professionalism.
Physical and Environmental Demands This position functions within a healthcare environment and the incumbent is responsible for adherence to all hospital and department‑specific safety requirements: compliance with personal protective equipment, hand washing, sanitizing practices, engineering and work practice controls, and other safety precautions as specified by hospital‑wide policy and departmental procedures.
EEO Statement We are an equal opportunity employer. For veterans, please see Veteran Preference information at the bottom of this posting.
Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage; Basic term life insurance; Pension plan and deferred compensation program; Employee assistance program; Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time; Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility.
For further information on the benefits package, please visit http://www.cookcountyrisk.com/.
Veteran Preference: Applicants who are honorably discharged veterans may receive preference. See below for eligibility and application instructions.
Qualifications must be met at time of application filing.
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When submitting a resume/CV by email, you must include the job title and posting number in the subject line of your email. An application or resume/CV must be filed for each position which interests you.
This position is exempt from Career Service under the CCH Personnel Rules.
Job Summary The Chair of the Division of Hematology and Oncology (Division Chair) is responsible for the strategic development and the day‑to‑day operations of the division across Cook County Health (CCH), with primary emphasis on providing leadership oversight to and ensuring the quality and accessibility of patient care delivered by the Division’s clinical staff. Working with system leadership, the Division Chair develops a strategic vision for the Division’s faculty and staff implementing programs and other initiatives that align with the mission and goals of CCH. The Division Chair guides the transformation of the division within the evolving healthcare environment.
General Administrative Responsibilities
Collective Bargaining: Review applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements and consult with Labor Relations to generate management proposals; participate in collective bargaining negotiations, caucus discussions and working meetings.
Discipline: Document, recommend and effectuate discipline at all levels; work closely with labor relations and/or labor counsel to enforce applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements; initiate, authorize and complete disciplinary action pursuant to CCH system rules, policies, procedures and applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Supervision: Direct and effectuate CCH management policies and practices; access and proficiently navigate CCH records system to obtain and review information necessary to execute provisions of applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Management: Contribute to the management of CCH staff and CCH systemic development and success; discuss and develop CCH system policies and procedures; use independent judgment to identify operational staffing issues and needs and perform functions as necessary: hire, transfer, suspend, layoff, recall, promote, discharge, assign, or discipline employees pursuant to applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements; work with Labor Relations to discern past practice when necessary.
Typical Duties
Supervises credentialed providers and other division staff members.
Provides leadership oversight and guidance to and ensures the quality of patient care delivered by the Division’s clinical staff with privileges; promptly responds to patient complaints and concerns.
Ensures the timely completion of ongoing and focused professional evaluations for all credentialed providers.
Assumes responsibility for compliance of the division with regard to quality assurance, risk management, academic, and clinical responsibilities.
Collaborates with administrative, nursing and other clinical disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care.
Educates, supervises, and evaluates residents and/or fellows assigned to all Hematology/Oncology services and participates in the organization and development of relevant teaching activities, as assigned.
Participates in the education, evaluation, and supervision of medical students from affiliate medical schools and universities as assigned.
Responsible for evaluating and managing the educational (including medical students, residents and/or fellows and continuing education) activities of the department.
Formulates and manages the capital and operating budget expenditure process of the division.
Participates in other administrative responsibilities at departmental or institutional level as assigned by the Department Chair.
Conducts regular division staff meetings.
Assists the Department Chair with the development and implementation of strategic staffing, patient care and operational initiatives.
Provides direct patient care as an attending physician to inpatients and outpatient.
Participates in core academic, clinical, and administrative activities and maintains skills based on measurable local and national standards.
Complies with departmental and institutional policies and accepts academic, clinical, and administrative assignments as per hospital bylaws and external regulatory bodies.
Participates in Quality Assurance/Process Improvement activities, didactics, and clinical case conference.
Attends core departmental educational or Quality Assurance conferences.
Demonstrates and maintains attitudes, behaviors, knowledge, and skills necessary to work respectfully and effectively with patients and staff in a culturally diverse work environment.
Maintains an active clinical load of at least 50%.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Chair of the Department of Medicine.
Minimum Qualifications
Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy Medicine (DO) from an accredited college or university.
Must be licensed as a physician in the state of Illinois prior to starting employment.
Must be cleared for privileges by Medical Staff Services by start of employment.
Board certified in Hematology and/or Medical Oncology.
Seven (7) years of work experience as an attending physician in the practice of Hematology and/or Oncology; at least two (2) years in an institution with active resident/fellow training.
Three (3) years of work experience in administering clinical, educational, quality assurance, or research programs related to Hematology and/or Medical Oncology.
Preferred Qualifications
Successful performance of discrete clinical research projects, including leadership role in applications for extramural research projects.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics
Thorough knowledge and understanding of HIPAA to ensure the protection of the confidentiality and security of healthcare information.
Knowledge of principles and methods of training medical staff to ensure standards of care meet or exceed expectations.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and electronic medical records.
Basic knowledge of QA guidelines and/or requirements.
Proficiency in latest computer technology and electronic medical records system.
Demonstrated analytical and organizational, problem‑solving, critical thinking, and conflict management/resolution skills.
Demonstrated attention to detail, accuracy, and precision.
Ability to make appropriate and timely decisions.
Ability to lead and effectively guide staff to organizational goal achievement.
Ability to respond promptly and with dedication to emergency requests.
Ability to prioritize, plan, and organize projects and tasks.
Ability to adhere to department policies and standards using best practices.
Ability to maintain professional demeanor and composure when challenged.
Ability to function autonomously and as a team member in a multidisciplinary team.
Ability to ascribe to basic tenets of professionalism.
Physical and Environmental Demands This position functions within a healthcare environment and the incumbent is responsible for adherence to all hospital and department‑specific safety requirements: compliance with personal protective equipment, hand washing, sanitizing practices, engineering and work practice controls, and other safety precautions as specified by hospital‑wide policy and departmental procedures.
EEO Statement We are an equal opportunity employer. For veterans, please see Veteran Preference information at the bottom of this posting.
Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage; Basic term life insurance; Pension plan and deferred compensation program; Employee assistance program; Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time; Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility.
For further information on the benefits package, please visit http://www.cookcountyrisk.com/.
Veteran Preference: Applicants who are honorably discharged veterans may receive preference. See below for eligibility and application instructions.
Qualifications must be met at time of application filing.
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